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Broadland Development Services Homes for the Future Main Contractor Framework

Broadland Development Services Limited

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:40

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Summary of the contracting process

Broadland Development Services Limited, associated with Broadland Housing Association, has awarded a Main Contractor framework for the "Homes for the Future" project. The procurement, classified under the "Construction work" category, aims to create sustainable, low-carbon communities across Norfolk and north Suffolk, potentially involving other regional and local authorities. The tender follows a 'Restricted procedure', targeted towards selective procurement, and is divided into two lots, each valued at £8 million. The award was dated 2nd February 2026, with the contract period running from 10th February 2026 to 9th February 2030. The framework is open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the construction sector within the East of England.

This framework provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in sustainable construction and development. SMEs are well-positioned to benefit, especially those focusing on low-carbon operations and biodiversity enhancement, essential aspects of the project's goals. The initiative values innovation and green solutions, accommodating up to ten contractors for Lot 1 and eight for Lot 2, thus promoting competition among suitable businesses. Companies like Aspen Build (East Anglia) Ltd, Fox Construction Eastern Limited, and others have already been identified as successful participants, highlighting the significant growth and collaborative prospects in this thriving sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadland Development Services Homes for the Future Main Contractor Framework

Notice Description

Broadland Development Services Limited (BDS) is the development arm of Broadland Housing Association (BHA), a registered provider of Social Housing. BHA was formed in 1963 and built their first scheme, at Shipfield in Norwich, in 1967. Today, BHA provide more than 5,500 quality homes across Norfolk and north Suffolk. New developments are operationally low carbon to reduce residents' bills and provide a sustainable place for communities and nature to thrive. BDS is procuring a Main Contractor framework which will be used to facilitate mini-competition (and by exception direct award) tender exercises amongst framework contractors for planned developments over an initial period of two (2) years, with an option to extend by up to two (2) additional years. Call-Off Contracts will be let for projects in accordance with a Framework Agreement. The procurement consists of two lots: Lot 1: PS8m, Lot 2: PS8m. Please note it is not intended that BDS will procure projects with an estimated construction value below the PCR threshold values through this framework, however reserve the right to do so. BDS will be conducting the procurement following the 'Restricted procedure', under which the opportunity is advertised, and all interested Organisations/Consortia can Bid for the SQ Stage (Stage 1). All Applicants that meet the mandatory requirements and have scored greater than the threshold score will be invited to the Stage 2 ITT. The Tenderers with the highest overall total scores at Stage 2, for each lot, will be deemed to be the successful Tenderers and be invited to sign the Framework Agreement. There will be a maximum of ten (10) Framework Contractors for Lot 1 and eight (8) Framework Contractors for Lot 2. Framework projects will focus on place making, low operation / net zero carbon and biodiversity - to create sustainable communities. The framework will be open to Other Contracting Bodies, which is defined as follows: oBroadland Development Services Limited associated companies: Broadland Housing Association and Broadland St Benedict's Limited, or, oAny local or regional authority in Norfolk and Suffolk (including any arm's length organisation or service provider working on their behalf) delivering any public or private sector construction related projects where Broadland Development Services are providing a Development Agency function, or, oRegistered Providers within Norfolk and Suffolk; where Broadland Development Services are providing a Development Agency function. Refer to ITT documents for further information, including the procurement procedure, conditions and award criteria.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e134f892-5f35-4319-b0c8-9beec3b0d0a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a421b7e8-2d50-4425-834d-5f6aa647e37d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£150,000,000 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20267 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Broadland Development Services Limited
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR1 1HU
Postcode Area
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

Aspen Build (East Anglia) Ltd

Fox Construction Eastern Limited

E.N. SUITER & SONS LIMITED

H. SMITH & SONS (HONINGHAM) LIMITED

MARFLEET AND BRADSHAW LIMITED

O. SEAMAN & SON LIMITED

Lovell Partnerships Limited

RG Carter Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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